Enhanced male bodybuilder - 460cc per side - overall positive

I never considered getting implants until a client came in for a sports massage and I discovered he had implants. I asked him a lot of questions regarding why he got them (since he was a bodybuilder) and what the process was like. He was very honest and gave me the good, bad and ugly.
I have had a struggle getting my glutes to grow. I spent over a year killing my ass at the gym 3 days a week with very little results I wanted. The reality that my genetics were the reason was very clear and it kind of made me a little depressed. However, now i felt like I had some hope.
Another client of mine recommended Dr Ruff. I had researched a lot of doctors and most were based very far from me. I reached out to West End Plastic Surgery and scheduled my consult.
During my consult I had a reasonable expectation how most of these procedures would go. However, I was surprised to find that Dr Ruff did things a little different. The incision would be higher on the gluteal cleft and a lot smaller of an incision (3-4 cm) then what I was seeing on other patients. The implants were also new and improved. Instead of hard silicone this would be more like a softer silicone that would move like a muscle would and feel more natural and the shape would be more like the actual shape of the gluteus max. He went on to tell me that the implant size wouldn't really be determined till he saw the actual space he was working with and could alter the implants to a better shape during surgery. At first, he guessed 340cc per side.
The surgery prep was pretty easy. I picked up my prescriptions ahead of time.
My surgery day was actually moved a day ahead of schedule. Everything went as expected. There was a team of people prepping me. I went to sleep face up and woke up face down in the recovery room with my clothes on. I was in quite a bit of pain and they were able to get it under control very quickly. I don't even remember the ride home. I took some pain meds and went to sleep the moment I got home. I did not even other checking out my new butt.
The next morning I was able to walk around and check out the 2 tubes coming out the each incision. The cups were filling pretty quickly so had to be emptied every few hours. With the pain meds I didn't notice a lot of pain. My butt was swollen though and just big. I thought maybe it was a little too big at first and was panicking that there was too much implant.
Later that day I had a follow up appointment. Everything looked like it was supposed to. Dr. Ruff told me that he had put in about 460cc per side.
A week later I had the drains taken out and a week after that I started to develop and infection ( swelling, fever, etc) but only on the right side. I got put on a stronger antibiotic immediately. A week later the left side had a localized infection so the doctor had to squeegee out al the fluid.
Recovery has been slow for the most part. Eventually the swelling went down and now i can actually see my new glutes and how they are shaped. They look amazing. I can hardly believe it when I see them. It is exactly how i wanted them to look. The surgeon did an amazing job getting the exact shape I asked for.
My overall experience was positive. Getting comfortable was/is my biggest challenge. I'm still struggling to sit on a hard surface and still cant roll over from my back to my side. I do know over time it will not be noticeable. It is certainly a very odd feeling.
I had a lot of faith in my surgeon. He does not perform this procedure on males that often and I think he has a market waiting for him.
I would definitely recommend West End Plastic Surgery in DC.
* Also on 12/08/21 my hips were 40.75". On 12/29/21 my hips are 43.25".

I can't believe it has been 8 weeks since I got my butt implants. The recovery was no joke. I think during the worst of it I was wondering if I would be able to do things like run, stairmaster, Hip Thusts, Back Squats, pick things off the floor. I was so stiff. Luckily, all the swelling went away and my range of motion started to return. I could sit on the toilet and trim my toe nails once again. I'm at that point where I'm not noticing the implants as much I was.
I started working out again and at first I was noticing i could not sit back on a decline bench because i was sitting directly on the implants. It is not as bad anymore. I notice it but its not painful or uncomfortable to the point I can't do the exercises when I'm seated. I do notice weakness when I am doing abduction work as well as any kind of bridge or hip thrusts. Back squats were fine. I have not attempted anything too heavy yet but i did feel like my range of motion was good and I had not developed any bad movement patterns as a result of muscles getting rearranged.
As far as shape of my butt. I got exactly what I wanted. I did not want a monster booty. I just wanted more of a lifted look. Now that the swelling is gone it looks lifted with really nice dimples on the side. My friends that have seen it are impressed at how natural it looks. Aesthetics and functionality were super important to me going in and I got exactly what I wanted. I started off just under 41inches and 8 weeks in I'm about 44 inches now. Dr. Ruff delivered and was available thru the rough spots. He has a great staff and I was treated like family. The implants were totally worth it, minus all the new pants you have to buy. Please feel free to DM me if you have any questions about my procedure.

Life for the most part at this point feels very normal. The implant started getting a little more comfortable and pliable. It no longer feels like a hard shell. I still can't lay back on a hard bench to do things like bench press without supporting my lower back with something. I'm totally ok with making small concessions. I am still doing a lot of booty work outs to help fill in the area around the implants. I'm dead lifting and heavy squatting with no pain or issues with the implant. A few people have been contacting me asking me if it is OK to work out and what its like. All I can say at the moment is that if you had a good surgeon then your work outs will be fine and you will not be restricted. Just be mindful of the implants and don't keep a lot of pressure on them all the time. Keep doing your booty work outs!